Software Engineer III, Android
TLDR
As an Android engineer with an Applied AI focus, you'll build systems and tools that enhance developer productivity and expedite delivery of connection experiences.
Build and maintain AI-powered Android tools and 24/7 agents that boost velocity and quality.
Evaluate, integrate, and customize AI-native development tools for Tinder’s Android codebase and workflows.
Develop prompts, templates, and agentic workflows aligned with Tinder’s architecture and coding standards.
Measure and report AI tooling impact across the Android guild using clear velocity and quality metrics.
Partner with engineers across teams to identify pain points and build tooling that removes friction.
Drive guild-wide adoption of AI-native practices through documentation, workshops, pairing, and onboarding.
Relentless curiosity about how things work today and a drive to make them better.
Solid Android development experience in Kotlin with a deep understanding of large codebases and developer workflows.
Strong experience with Android build systems, Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines.
Demonstrated daily use of AI-native development tools (e.g., Claude, Codex, Cursor or similar).
Hands-on experience with agentic coding workflows for code generation, refactoring, tests, migrations, and code review at scale.
Experience building developer tools and automation (Python, Bash, Gradle plugins, custom lint rules, or similar).
Systems-thinking mindset, able to see workflows end-to-end and spot high-leverage automation opportunities.
Strong communication skills to evangelize new tools and practices, write clear documentation, and build buy-in across the guild.
Collaborative and open to feedback, with empathy for other engineers’ workflows and pain points.
Experience with prompt engineering and fine-tuning AI tools for domain-specific codebases
Experience building custom MCP servers, IDE plugins, or developer experience tooling
Familiarity with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) for building custom AI-powered developer tools
Background in developer experience, developer productivity, or platform engineering
Experience measuring and improving engineering velocity metrics
As a full-time employee, you’ll enjoy:
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Flexible Vacation, 10 Sick Days
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Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually
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Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
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100% 401(k) employer match up to 10%, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents) and family forming benefits
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Investment in your development: mentorship through our MentorMatch program, access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy, and an annual $3,000 stipend for your professional development
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Investment in your wellness: access to mental health support via Modern Health, paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy
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Free subscription to Tinder Gold
Commitment to Inclusion
At Tinder, we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate it. We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members around the world, and we value unique perspectives and backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer. Tinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences. Learn more here: https://www.lifeattinder.com/dei
Benefits
Health Insurance
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
Learning Budget
an annual $3,000 stipend for your professional development
Free Tinder Gold subscription
Free subscription to Tinder Gold
Paid Parental Leave
100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents) and family forming benefits
Paid Time Off
Flexible Vacation, 10 Sick Days
Match Group builds a diverse portfolio of dating apps, including industry leaders like Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid, focused on fostering meaningful human connections. With a user base spanning the globe, Match Group delivers innovative technology solutions tailored to help people find love and build relationships in a safe and supportive environment. Their unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of human interactions, making them a key player in the online dating space.
- Founded
- Founded 2009
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services